Kidwell and Lemcke earn weekly honors

March 21, 2017

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By Nikki Sherrill, Athletics Communications and Media Intern

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rachel Kidwell of Georgetown (Ky.) was selected as this week’s NAIA Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week and Jessica Lemcke of Davenport (Mich.) is this week’s National Offensive Player of the Week. They were selected for their performances during the week of March 13 – 19 and were chosen out of the conference and Association of Independent Institutions award winners.

• In a 2-0 week for the Panthers, Lemcke recorded 36 percent of the team’s goals as she earned 17-of-47 for Davenport. • During a 29-10 win over then No. 10 Siena Heights (Mich.), Lemcke scored a school-record 10 goals with 14 points.• Lemcke documented 20 shots on goal as well as six assists and three ground balls during the two wins. • Holds the No. 1 ranking in two major statistical categories – goals per game (5.7) and points per game (7.7). • This is Lemcke’s first National Player of the Week honor.

• In the cage for Georgetown, Kidwell helped her team to a 1-1 week, with the loss coming to NCAA Division II Slippery Rock (Pa.). • Kidwell recorded 13 saves in each contest for a total of 26 on the week. • Earned her a save percentage of .521 in her time behind the net in the two contests. • Ranks No. 8 in the NAIA in total saves (63) and No. 13 in saves per game (9). • This is Kidwell’s first National Player of the Week honor.

For a complete list of all the Women’s Lacrosse statistical leaders, click here.